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Fukuoka “World Cup 2014” Screening Guide

The 2014 World Cup runs from Jun. 12 ~ Jul. 13. Feel like watching the action with like minded fans? Fukuoka has a range of bars screening World Cup matches live (especially Japan National Team games!) – check our list below for screening schedules and venues. W杯2014は6月12日開幕！地球の裏側ブラジル時間も何のその。張り切って営業するスポーツバーを一挙にまとめたNOWガイドをチェックして、みんなで賑やかに試合観戦しよう！

–––––––––––Bayern Fukuoka
Japan’s only offical FC Bayern Munich sports bar & restaurant! Bayern is the sister shop to Fukuoka’s famous Sailer Bakery known for delicious European breads and pastries. Here you’ll find forty varieties of German bottled beer and four on tap. Large screen TV’s display all kinds of international sports, but it’s the season for World Cup viewing – so sit back, enjoy the food and drinks and cheer on your team!

–––––––––––British Pub Morris / Black Sheep / Hippo
Morris is a standard fixture on the bar circuit in Fukuoka and has been for many years. This longevity can be attributed to a number of factors: Friendly staff, great locations and, perhaps most importantly, consistency. Customers return to Morris because they know they’ll always be happy with what’s put in front of them, whether that’s a smoothly mixed cocktail, a fresh, chilled bottle of import beer or a patiently poured pint of Guinness. Each shop has four to five big screen TVs, so you won’t miss kick off!

–––––––––––Fire Ball Cafe
Fire Ball combines the ambiance of an American sports bar with a truly international worship of sport – any sport. With seven TVs and a big screen often displaying two or three different sports events, Fire Ball is often not as raucous as its American models and many customers can be seen with a drink and one of their sizeable, quality meals, catching up on their particular sporting passion. Of course on big game nights you’ll probably have to squeeze in a little, but the passion of local supporters will carry you along almost instantly. Sports mania touches almost every part of the menu, with cocktails like “Pele”, “Micheal Jordan” and “Maria Sharapowa”.

World Cup Screening Times
Fire Ball Cafe will be showing all World Cup matches!
– Japan matches: enquire for details. *Reservation required.
– All other matches / ¥2,000 (incl. 3 drinks and a side dish plate) *Best to reserve

–––––––––––Three Kings British Pub
Wood furnishings and (big-screen) sports complete the pub-culture atmosphere of this British pub and sports bar. With international staff and clientele, it’s always a warm and chatty venue for an ale or generous serving of really expert pub food (the recommended dish is Fish ‘n Chips!).

➢Screening Notes:
• All other Matches (4am, 7am and 10am) will only be shown if there are reservations for 10 or more customers.
• ¥,1500 / person (incl. 1 drink)
• World Cup special menu: Caipirinha – Brazil’s national cocktail

–––––––––––––––Two Dogs Bar & Grill
The newest addition to Fukuoka’s nightlife scene, Two Dogs Bar & Grill is located on Oyafuki-dori and is a great spot to catch a game, with 8 beers on tap, 40 bottled beers and a special World Cup menu too! The bar has a welcoming atmosphere, a cool open-air deck and is a great meeting spot before a night on the town in Oyafuko, or just to relax and unwind with a drink, and some food. The sports bar also has three 60 inch TVs, an 100-inch projector.

World Cup Screening Times
Two Dogs Bar & Grill will be showing all World Cup matches with a special World Cup menu!

––––––––––––––––––––Originally written May 2014
NOTE: The information presented here was gathered and summarized by Fukuoka Now staff. While we have done our best to check for accuracy there is a possible of error and facility details may change. If you notice any errors or changes please contact us. This report was originally written in May of 2014.